It’s a very British tradition that offers comfort in even the darkest of times – settling down with a cup of tea and a biscuit. It certainly helps in my house – when, after the daily Government briefing, my partner and I head to the kitchen for a cuppa and a chocolate digestive. So when it … Read more
Gyms are no-go areas and home exercise equipment is sold out. So millions of Britons, possibly going slightly stir-crazy in the lockdown, are using the only tool left at their disposal – their feet. You might think that running is simply not for you, or that now is not the time to take up a new … Read more
Britain’s coronavirus death toll could be 80% HIGHER than official figures show because of a delay in how fatalities are recorded Department of Health and Social Care had declared just 926 deaths by March 27 This was 78 per cent lower than the 1,649 deaths recorded by NHS England If the ratio has followed same … Read more
The Queen has thanked healthcare workers for their ‘selfless commitment and diligence’ during the coronavirus pandemic in a message to mark World Health Day. She wrote: ‘On the occasion of World Health Day, I want to thank all those in the healthcare profession for your selfless commitment and diligence as you undertake vitally important roles … Read more
Doctors lacking protective equipment are being ‘bullied and shamed’ into treating coronavirus patients while being told to ‘hold their breath’ because of mask shortages, medics say Nearly 75% of doctors cannot get a protective mask when need one, report finds Staff are being told to ‘hold their breath’ says Doctors’ Association UK Liz Glanister, 68, … Read more
Yet another sign of the impact the Covid-19 crisis has had on us is how much talk there is, even among the public, about the number of ventilators at the NHS’s disposal. At the time of writing we have 8,000 to 10,000, but the race is on to get more. Even the Trump administration in … Read more
Tony Blair calls for senior minister to be put in charge of mass coronavirus testing as pandemic approaches peak in the UK Former PM Tony Blair demands Government minister takes charge of virus tests Mr Blair’s intervention came amid concern over if UK will meet its testing goal The Government has set a target of … Read more
‘Incredibly dedicated’ heart surgeon, 58, and father-of-two becomes latest NHS worker to die from coronavirus Jitendra Rathod, 58, was admitted to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff Heart surgeon and father-of-two died early on Monday morning, officials said Tragic doctor, known as Jitu, was described as ‘incredibly dedicated surgeon’ By Danyal Hussain For Mailonline … Read more
Scared — too shocked to cry. That’s how mother-of-three Catherine Wilcockson felt as she put the phone down after learning that her next chemotherapy session due next week had been cancelled – yet another victim of the Covid-19 outbreak as it takes its toll on the NHS and its resources. School kitchen assistant Catherine, 37, … Read more
Boris Johnson was tonight taken into intensive care after he was admitted to hospital on Sunday night following ‘persistent’ coronavirus symptoms. The Prime Minister remains conscious and Downing Street sources stressed he had been moved to intensive care as a precaution should he require a ventilator. The 55-year-old was said to have received oxygen earlier … Read more